All Vivarium & Aquarium Botanicals

Leaf litter, seed pods, twigs and bark, and stems are the building blocks of all properly functioning BioActive enclosures, blackwater aquariums, biotope aquariums, and botanical aquariums. We carefully source aquatic botanicals from around the globe so you can match your frogs, isopods, and fish's natural environment. This provides necessary enrichment, hiding places, and maybe even spawning sites. 

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Pile of fibrous, brown, amber cinnamon bark wood chips for aquariums by Betta Botanicals.

Weight: 40g Ceylon Cinnamon Bark

Grade A+ True Ceylon Cinnamon Bark | Cinnamomum verum
from $12.00
from $12.00
$14.00
brown fern frond leaf litter by Betta Botanicals, aquarium botanicals for blackwater and biotope aquariums.

Fern Fronds | Pteridium sp.
$8.00
$8.00
A group of three brown clamshell shaped sterculia pods for blackwater biotope aquariums and bioactive enclosures at Betta Botanicals.

Quantity: 1c Jungle Pod

Jungle Pods | Sterculia Foetida
from $6.00
from $6.00
Pile of long, slender, and light brown casuarina pine needles for aquariums by Betta Botanicals.

Casuarina Pine Needles | Casuarina equisetifolia
$8.00
$8.00
Aquarium gift card by Betta Botanicals, for betta fish tanks, botanical aquariums, and blackwater aquariums.

Amount: $25 Gift Card

Betta Botanicals Gift Cards
from $25.00
from $25.00
A trio of aquarium static clings in brown, butter and maroon colors laid on top of brown catappa leaves for blackwater aquariums and bioactive enclosures at Betta Botanicals.

Betta Botanicals® Decal Color: Betta Botanicals® Maroon

Betta Botanicals® Static Cling Tank Decal
from $3.00
from $3.00
Pile of small, brown, and pointy casuarina cones for aquariums by Betta Botanicals.

Casuarina Cones | Casuarina equisetifolia
$8.00
$8.00
Pile of brown, white, and tan persian walnut leaves for aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

Persian Walnut Leaves | Juglans regia
$12.00
$12.00
A single brown and fuzzy magnolia grandiflora seed pod for aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

Quantity: 2c Magnolia Pods

Southern Magnolia Pods | Magnolia grandiflora
from $7.00
from $7.00
Catappa tree bark and Indian Almond Tree Bark for blackwater botanical method aquariums by Betta Botanicals, Aquarium Botanicals.

Style: 50g of Bark Sticks

Indian Almond & Catappa Tree Bark | Terminalia catappa
$13.00
$13.00
Pile of brown, tan, and amber shingles live oak leaf litter and twigs for aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

Volume: 12oz Bag Shingles Live Oak

Shingles Live Oak Leaf Litter | Quercus imbricaria
from $7.00
from $7.00
Pile of long, brown, and amber colored loquat leaves for aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

Loquat Leaves | Eriobotrya japonica
$12.00
$12.00
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A pile of brown and tan fishtail palm stems with rough outer texture against a white background for blackwater aquariums at Betta Botanicals.

Fishtail Palm Stems | Caryota mitis
$10.00
$10.00
Pile of brown and fibrous coconut husk pieces for aquariums by Betta Botanicals.

Coconut Husk Curls | Cocos nucifera
$8.00
$8.00
Pile of brown and tan Indian Almond Leaves & Catappa leaves for aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

Indian Almond & Catappa Leaves (Large) | Terminalia catappa
$13.00
$13.00
Pile of brown and tan texas live oak leaf litter for blackwater aquariums and bioactive enclosures for dart frogs by Betta Botanicals.

Volume: 12oz Bag Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak Leaf Litter | Quercus fusiformis
from $8.00
from $8.00
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Kielmeyera lathrophyton seed pods displayed in varied sizes and natural textures, photographed on a white background for blackwater aquarium and vivarium use at Betta Botanicals.

Kielmeyera Pod | Kielmeyera lathrophyton
$10.00
$10.00
Pile of brown and tan jackfruit leaves for aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

Jackfruit Leaves | Artocarpus heterophyllus
$12.00
$12.00
Pile of brown, tan, and speckled Indian almond leaves & catappa leaves for aquariums by Betta Botanicals.

Indian Almond Leaves & Catappa Leaves (Small) | Terminalia catappa
$11.00
$11.00
Pile of tan, amber, and brown dried magnolia leaf litter for aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

Southern Magnolia Leaves | Magnolia grandiflora
$10.00
$10.00
Pile of brown, tan, and green guava leaves for aquariums and terrariums by Betta Botanicals.

Guava Leaves | Psidium guava
$12.00
$12.00
A pile of brown and tan dregea pods with shriveled edges for blackwater aquariums at Betta Botanicals.

Dregea Pods | Dregea volubillis
$10.00
$10.00
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Oak twigs inside a botanical style aquarium by Betta Botanicals, for Betta fish and blackwater aquariums.

Quantity: 20c Shingles Live Oak Twigs

Shingle Live Oak Twigs | Quercus imbricaria
from $8.00
from $8.00
Alder cones in our 50g pack clustered on twig branches, photographed on a white background for blackwater aquarium use at Betta Botanicals.

Weight: 25g Alder Cones

Alder Cones | Alnus rubra
from $8.00
from $8.00

How to Build Your Ecosystem With Aquarium Botanicals

Each unique aquatic botanical we curate offers an unique durability, tannin level & color, and ecosystem benefit depending upon its size and geographic location. When blended together they create layers of an ecosystem which allow an abundance of life to colonize your aquarium or bioactive enclosure. At Betta Botanicals, we have high product standards. Every botanical that enters our HQ undergoes meticulous batch testing, and thorough inspection. We're committed to delivering top-notch quality. To further our eco-conscious mission, our products come in compostable pouches and labels, ensuring sustainability at every step. Enjoy a hassle-free experience, with free shipping on USA orders over $35 and simple yet detailed botanical preparation instructions.

Shrimp & Fish Safe Botanicals

The benefits of aquatic botanicals are not a function of an aesthetic. They offer a breadth of benefits that cater to all fish keepers, regardless of the number of years you have in this hobby. Whether you're a novice seeking the properties of Indian Almond & Catappa Leaves or an expert relying on pH-reducing Macaranga Leaves, our curated selection of products range in function to exceed your needs. Our commitment to quality ensures the utmost safety for your aquatic and terrestrial companions. Our materials have undergone rigorous testing to ensure their safety, making them equally suitable for use with shrimp, dart frogs, geckos, lizards, and more.

Aquarium Botanicals for Blackwater and Biotope Ecosystems

When you combine soft water and low levels of minerals with natural botanical elements you can replicate a blackwater habitat, creating an appealing ecosystem to many of the fish we keep in this hobby. Blackwater environments are known for their low pH, low TDS, and low levels of minerals. We have curated natural botanicals to help you lower the pH of your water, while also replicating the natural habitats of most popular aquarium fish. Our most popular botanicals to lower the pH are Alder Cones, with our Blackwater Betta Tea Bags helping to re-tint the aquarium with fresh tannins. When your fish want to seek refuge, we also have aquatic botanicals that provide caves for spawning or resting.